Footnotes
[746:1] See Publius Syrus, page [712].
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TACITUS. 54-119 a. d.
(The Oxford Translation. Bohn's Classical Library.)
The images of twenty of the most illustrious families—the Manlii, the Quinctii, and other names of equal splendour—were carried before it [the bier of Junia]. Those of Brutus and Cassius were not displayed; but for that very reason they shone with pre-eminent lustre.[747:1]
Annales. iii. 76. 11.
He had talents equal to business, and aspired no higher.[747:2]
Annales. vi. 39, 17.
He [Tiberius] upbraided Macro, in no obscure and indirect terms, "with forsaking the setting sun and turning to the rising."[747:3]
Annales. vi. 52 (46).
He possessed a peculiar talent of producing effect in whatever he said or did.[747:4]
Historiæ. ii. 80.
Some might consider him as too fond of fame; for the desire of glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.[747:5]
Historiæ. iv. 6.
The gods looked with favour on superior courage.[747:6]
Historiæ. iv. 17.
They make solitude, which they call peace.[747:7]
Agricola. 30.
Think of your ancestors and your posterity.[747:8]
Agricola. 32.
It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.[747:9]
Agricola. 42.